Eurovision Song Contest
The European Broadcasting Union visited Israel, where representatives scouted potential host cities, including Eilat, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Prince William tells Abbas he hopes for a ‘lasting peace’ in the Middle East
In meeting Abbas, the prince also refereed to the Palestinians as a “country.”
Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai signs international distribution deal for ‘Toy’
“Toy” is officially the most viewed song of all time on the Eurovision YouTube channel, racking up 61 million views in just two months.
“I’m so happy, thank you so much,” the emotional Barzilai said upon taking the stage when her victory was announced. “I love my country!” she yelled. “Next time in Jerusalem!” At a press conference after her win, Barzilai thanked her fans and tearfully said, “I’m so happy we were able to reach hearts, I’m so happy we were able to change [Israel’s] image. It’s time. We deserve this.”
Israeli Netta Barzilai to sing in finals of Eurovision contest
Barzilai, who performed the song “Toy,” will join finalists from Estonia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, Albania and Bulgaria.
